Castilleja chromosa

Definitions of Castilleja chromosa
  1. noun
    most common paintbrush of western United States dry lands; having erect stems ending in dense spikes of bright orange to red flowers
    synonyms: desert paintbrush
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    type of:
    Indian paintbrush, painted cup
    any of various plants of the genus Castilleja having dense spikes of hooded flowers with brightly colored bracts
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